“Rugged cliff”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rugged cliff”, last seen on August 14, 2026.

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C??G

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

CRAG

The answer to “Rugged cliff” is CRAG

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rugged cliff” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CRAG — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with G.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Rugged cliff”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rugged cliff” is CRAG — a 4-letter across entry from the August 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CRAG has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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